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Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFeb 5, 2009
Recalled Heavy Duty Digital Timer
Recalled Heavy Duty Digital Timer
Recalled Heavy Duty Digital Timer
Recalled Heavy Duty Digital Timer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled Intermatic DT17 heavy-duty digital timers are lamp and appliance timers. They were packaged as the "DT17C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" and the "DT17C8 Heavy Duty Digital Timer." The timer is white-colored and measures 3 3/8" tall x 2 5/8" wide x 1 5/8" deep. Only products with date codes of "40Z" through "52Z" or date codes ending in "A," "B" or "C" are included in the recall. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number ("DT17") and date code are printed on the back of the timer.

Sold on

Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intermatic.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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